There have been nearly 1,000 reported drone sightings in New Jersey in less than a month, according to data collected by the state’s Office of Emergency Management.
The analysis revealed 964 unmanned aircraft systems sightings were reported between Nov. 19 and Dec. 13, with the majority — 243 — in suburban Hunterdon County.
On Thursday night alone, 193 drone sightings were called in. The night skies were also busy on Dec. 4, when 141 drones were seen hovering above.
The mysterious public crisis begain with one sighting back on Nov. 19.
There were 169 sightings in Somerset County, with Bergen County next at 75 reports. Sixty-three drones were seen over Monmouth County and 59 reported over Union County.
Eyewitnesses have reported the mysterious drones are the size of mini-SUVs, and hover low to the ground, emitting pulsating lights.
The federal government has said the drone sightings, which have also been happening in New York, are actually misidentified manned aircraft, like helicopters and Cessna single engine planes. They’ve also said they pose no threat to those on the ground.
But elected officials in New Jersey and New York are calling on federal authorities to do more, including downing one of the drones for inspection.
Republican lawmakers, citing sources with high security clearances, suggested the drones were Chinese, Iranian or Russian.
Most of the New Jersey sightings occurred during the 6 p.m. hour, with 196 being reported at that time.
Approximately 167 sightings happened during the preceding hour.
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